The specialist answered whether it was possible to eat even those eggs whose egg white had been stained

“The painted shells were not thrown away, but were burned or completely stuffed for the chickens. There was no overeating or thoughts. Now the attitude towards the Easter symbol has changed a bit and we have many temptations to eat in excess eggs, ”says Kęstutis Beržinis, a pharmacist at Amber Pharmacy, in a statement to the media.

He says he and his family follow the tradition of waxing still-hot eggs cooked on Holy Saturday and dipping them in a cold decoction of sour onion peel to get the color he desires.

“This year we are going to test walnut shell extract. How significant when you entrust the impression to nature: you add grass, flowers, surrounded by onion peels, wrapped in canvas and wrapped in thread and you throw it into a boiling liquid. That beauty! ”, Assures the pharmacist.

For some and 2 eggs – too much

The egg is one of the most valuable foods. The average chicken egg weighs about 50 to 60 grams and contains about 12 percent. protein, 0.9 percent. carbohydrates, 10.5 percent. fat, 135 mg of potassium, 12 mg of magnesium, more than 2 mg of iron, plus zinc, copper, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, etc. According to K. Birch, the egg is the beginning of life, therefore valuable and vital substances are here.

“But the cholesterol in an egg alone is almost 200 mg, as much as we find it in half a piece of butter or 200 g in a piece of meat. If your doctor advises you to limit your cholesterol to 300 mg, 2 eggs will be too much. But the egg also contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which are not only good for vision, but also protect cholesterol from oxidation, so it does not have such a strong effect on blood vessels. Therefore, from time to time we can eat some eggs, I would recommend 5 a week, ”he explains, adding that hard-boiled eggs can be stored for 3 days.

According to him, the most worrying thing is the high choline content. This substance is an integral part of lecithin, necessary for memory, the transmission of nerve impulses, the growth and renewal of liver cells. Women need 425 mg and men 550 mg. After eating 2 large eggs, too much choline is already produced: 790 mg.

“Gut bacteria metabolize choline into trimethylamine oxide, which can lead to atherosclerosis and kidney damage. If the kidneys are working well, there is no need to be afraid: trimethylamine oxide is cleared from the body within 8 hours. Don’t be surprised if 8 to 9 eggs put you in the mood, feel dizzy or disappointed. “If we want to eat a lot of eggs, we need to have good kidneys, moderation is very necessary,” warns the pharmacist.

Put the egg with the stained protein in the trash.

Before buying eggs, it is necessary to evaluate not only the labeling of the eggs, but also the appearance of the eggs, as well as whether they are clean, if the shell is not cracked or if they are free of foreign matter and odor.

“All quality and safe eggs are suitable for printing; the color of the shell does not affect the quality of the egg. Differences in color depend only on the genetics and breed of the chickens. Before painting the eggs, pay attention to their color. The colors will be more pronounced in eggs with a white shell, but if you want to have eggs of darker shades, you can also use a brown shell, “says K. Beržinis.

Because the eggshell is porous, the dye can get into the egg itself, so Easter eggs, if they are intended for human consumption, should be dyed with food coloring or natural colorants. According to the pharmacist, vegetables, spices or other foods are suitable for this.

“To paint the eggs blue, you can use red cabbage, we will get yellow with turmeric, red with beet juice, brown, a decoction of onion peel, black, an extract of walnut shell. Do not forget to put a few tablespoons of vinegar in paint so the paint sticks better. You can use rice, onion peels, or other means to make beautiful ornaments. You can grease the eggshell to give it shine, “he shares his advice.

The food colors sold in stores are made from substances authorized for use in the European Union, whose safety has been tested and have conditions for their use that do not endanger the health of consumers. Food additive E 124 (ponso red, a synthetic water soluble colorant) is used to produce a red color and E 102 (tartrazine, a synthetic lemon yellow color) is used to produce a yellow color.

“When painting eggs with food coloring, it is mandatory to follow the instructions provided on the color pack. If you notice that the egg white is discolored, it is advisable not to use such an egg. It is better to choose an egg that is painted correctly and the paint is only on the shell.
However, I would recommend using natural methods to paint eggs ”, recommends K. Beržinis.

It emphasizes that the eggs should not be dyed with non-food dyes, such as textiles, etc., as they may contain substances that are harmful to health.

“The shell of the egg is porous, and when the eggs are boiled, the shell can break. Both through the pores and through the cracks, the dye and substances that are harmful to it reach the protein, which makes it unsafe to use such a dye ”, emphasizes the pharmacist.